The Maria Hertogh Riots between ethic Malays and the European and Eurasian communities in Singapore occured on 11 december 1950.The riots took place over a period of 3 days and at least 18 people killed and 173 people injured. Many properties were also damaged. It sparked by the controversial custody battle between Maria's adoptive Malay family and her Eurasian parents.
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